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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,000.91, 1,381.17 and 558.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,000.91, 1,381.17 and 558.74 is: 771.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,000.91 : 1,381.17 = 558.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,000.91/1,381.17 = 558.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,000.91x = 1,381.17 × 558.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,000.91x = 771,714.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,714.93/1,000.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.01

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